Hair curler



Dec. 30, 1952 N, L, SOLOMON 2,623,530

HAIR CURLER Filed Dec. 17, 1949 2 SHEETS-SHEET l W SQLOMON 25 NATHAN L..

A TTORNE Y Dec. 30, 1952 N, SOLOMON 2,623,530

HAIR CURLER Filed Dec. 17, 1949 2 SHEETS-SHEET 2 ||u||||l||||m| 57 *El f /5 E v INVENTOR.

NQTHHN L SOLOMON A TTORNE Y Patented Dec. 30, 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT oFFicE HAIR CURLER Nathan L. Solomon, Englewood, N. J. Application December 17, 1949, Serial No. 133,510

9 Claims.

This invention relates to devices for forming what is generally referred toas flat or sculpture curls. More particularly, the invention deals with devices of this kind made from material having freely iiexing properties so that parts of the device can be moved into one position in the formation of a curl thereon and into another position in retaining the curl on the device. Still more particularly, the invention deals with a device of the character described, wherein the parts are so constructed as to provide ventilation through the device to facilitate drying of the hair arranged thereon.

The novel features Iof the invention will be best understood from the following description, when taken together with the accompanying drawing, in which certain embodiments of the invention are disclosed and, in which, the separate parts are designated by suitable reference characters in each of the views and, in which:

Fig. 1 is a side view of one form of device which I employ, illustrating the method of start- .ing the formation of a curl thereon.

Fig. 2 is a view, similar to Fig. 1, showing the curl formed thereon.

Fig. 3 is a sectional View through the device, as seen in Figs. 1 and 2, detached.

Fig. 4 is a plan View of the device indicating another method of forming a curl thereon.

Fig. 5 is a side view of the device showing a curl formed and held thereon in accordance with "the formation, the start of which is indicated in Fig. fl.

Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 5 showing the curl retained on the device'in accordance with `.the showing in Fig. 2.

Fig. 7 is a view similar to Fig. 3 showing the :device in the curl holding position.

Fig. 8 is a plan view of the structure, as seen 'in Figs. 5 and 6.

Fig. 9 is a plan view of vvice which I employ.

Fig. 10 is a side View ofthe structure, as seen 'in Figp9.

Fig. l1 is a sectional view through the device, as shown in Fig. 10, with parts in a different poa modified form of desition.

Fig. 12 is a side view of the structure, as seen in Fig. l1.

Fig. 13 is a plan view of the structure, as seen in Fig. 12.

Fig. 14 is a side view of one side of the structure shown 'in Fig. 1l.

Fig. 15 is a side view fof the other `side 0i the structure 'shown in Fig.. 31.1; and

Fig. 16 is a view, similar a modification and with in section.

The curler, as shown in Figs. 1 to 8, inclusive, is formed from a body of freely iiexing material such, for example, as a suitable plastic body as, for example, vinylite or rubber or rubber compositions can be employed.

The curler comprises a base disc '20 having a series of circumferentially spaced vent apertures 2|, the disc having, at one position, a notch 22 opening through the peripheral edge of the disc to facilitate insertion of a swatch of hair, as at 23, in order to position the disc in close proximity with the scalp, as will be apparent from a consideration of Figs. 4 and 5 of the drawing.

Centrally of the disc is an upstanding rod 24 which may be termed the curl core member, the rod for the greater portion of its length having a central longitudinal slit 25 formingI independently exing and slightly conical curl. holding members 25, 26. Arranged within the rod 24 and the members 2E, '26' thereof is a U-shaped reinforcing and holding member 21, preferably made of a material capable of being bent or flexed many times without rupture and the cross-head 28 of this member is disposed in the disc base 20, as will clearly appear from a consideration of Figs. 3 and 7 of the drawing.. The device may be moulded to form recesses for reception of the member 21 and to this end an opening 29 is formed on the lower surface of the disc to facilitate insertion of the member. On the other hand, the member 21 may be formed integrally with the curler as an insert in the moulding of the curler body.

The rod 24, including the members 2G, 26 thereof, has longitudinally extending grooves or recesses, as clearly' illustrated at 30, 30 in Figs.

to Fig. 10, showing part yof the construction 1 and 4 and where these recesses `ioin the disc 20,

the disc isprovided with other vent apertures 2| as can be seen in Fig. 4 of the drawing.

By forming the members 26, 26' in the corneal or outwardly tapered fashion, a curl formed on the device is easily removed therefrom. In Figs. 1, 2 and 6, I have indicated one method of using the device, whereas in Figs. 4 and 5, another method is indicated.

In accordance with the first method, the end 23 of a swatch of hair is'rst placed inthe aperture or slit 25 and then the device'is rotated to wind the swatch of hair around the rod, preferably adjacent the upper surface of the disc 20, until a result, similar to that shown in Fig. 2, is attained, after which the members 26, 26

are bent laterally from the position shown in Fig. 2 to that indicated in Fig. 6, in which latter position, the curl is securely held upon the disc. In Figs. 4 and 5, the device is used by first passing the swatch of hair 23 through the slit 22 in the disc 20 at a point adjacent the scalp, after which the swatch of hair `is wound by hand around the rod, and the members 26, 2t are then bent laterally to secure the curl in position in the manner indicated in Fig. 5 of the drawing.

Figs. 2, 5 and 6 represent the hair diagrammatioally shown in a manner to represent the rst windings on the bar in elevation and the latter windings more or less in section. However, these illustrations are by no means to be taken as true representations.

When the ilat curl is disposed on the device, it will appear that a reasonably free circulation of air is provided through the recesses 30, 35 and the apertures 2l, 2l to facilitate drying of the curl. When it is desired tov remove the device, the members 2li, 25' are returned to the position seen in Figs. 1, 2 and 3 and the curl is simply strippedfrom the rod. With the method as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the device will be tilted slightly in order to disengage the swatch of hair adjacent the scalp. With devices of this kind, the formation of the curl can be maintained after the curler has been removed.

In Figs. 9-15, inclusive, I have shown another form of device, which is generally of the contour of the device shown in Figs. yl-S but differs therefrom primarily in dispensing with the use of the reinforcing and holding member 2l. Instead of using such a member, other means is provided for retaining the curl holding members in operative position. In these figures, 3l represents a disc or base, 32the central rod having the longitudinal slit or aperture 33 forming the independent flexing curl holder members 3ft and 35.

The member 34 terminates at its upper end in a more or less dovetailed socket or recess 36 opening through the end of said member and adapted to receive the neck portion 31 of a coupling or key part 38, the latter extending sufficiently to form a ngerpiece portion, as will appear from a considerationof Fig. of the drawing. The part 38 extends normally at approximately right angles to the outer or upper end of the member but is free to ex into dierent positions, for example, to flex outwardly, as seen in Fig. r11 of the drawing, in engaging a dovetailed socket 39 at the peripheral edge of the vdisc 3 I.

Directly opposed to the socket 39, the per'iphery of the disc 3l has a projecting coupling or key part 4D, including a neck portion 4l, the latter of which is adapted to receive the dovetail socket part l36 of the member 34, whenflexed into the position, 'as seen in Fig. l1. In, other words, the parts 3B and 40 are substantially of the same construction; whereas, the sockets 36 and 39 are substantially of the same construction.

With the device, as seen in these figures, the rod. 32, including its members 34 and 35, may be moulded. in such manner -as to normally assume a position similar to that illustrated in Fig. 1,0 with the members 34, 35 separated to a slight extent or may be moulded to assume a r4position 'substantially like that illustrated in Figs. 1l and 12 with the members 34 and 35 detached with respect to the disc 3l. In either instance, however, the members Sii and 35 are held in the two positions illustrated, first, for the purpose of forming the 4 curl on the device and, secondly, to hold or secure the formed curl thereon.

In Fig. 16 of the drawing, a slight modication is shown, wherein the disc 3|' differs from the disc 3l primarily in the shape of the male and female couplings, as for example, the couplings ls-39, as seen in Fig. 9, to accommodate the diiferent types of coupling engagement provided between the members 343 and 35', as seen in Fig. 16. Here the member 34 has, at its outer end, a transverse aperture which ares outwardly, as seen at l2 and flares inwardly, as seen at d3. The member 35 has a projecting key or coupling pin, comprising a rounded head 44 and a reduced neck 55.

With the construction shown in Figs. 9-16, inclusive, the base, as Well as the rod portion of the device, is formed in accordance with the disclosure in Figs. 1-8, inclusive, with respect to the recessing of the rod and the provision of apertures and slit on the disc and, for this reason, no furtherdetailed description will here be given. In other words, from a standpoint of use, in the formation of curls, the device of Figs. 9-16 inclusive will be the same as that in said figures. l 1

For purposes of description, the split and tapered rod may be said to comprise a split or U-snaped member extending upwardly from one side of a disc-like base. The member or the separate parts thereof are composed of flexible material and are thus adapted to be moved from positions paralleling each other to what might be termed the looped or curl holding positions, means being provided to hold the parts of said member in both positions.

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

l. A device for forming curls, said device comprising a disc-type base, a forked member protruding integrallyr from one surface of the base, the forked portion of said member forming relatively movable parts of thick freely flexing material, said parts having closely adjacent surfaces normally paralleling each other in form ing a curl on said member adjacent said basey said parts being adapted to be moved into flexed loop-shaped positions in support of a curl on the base, and means embedded in and extending the major portion of the length vof said parts for holding said parts in the flexed curl holding position. Y

2. A device for forming curls, said device com prising a disc-type base, a forked member protruding integrally from one surface of the base, the forked portion of said member forining relatively movable parts of thick freely ilexing material, said partshaving closely adjacent surfaces normally paralleling eachother in forming a curl on said member adjacent said base, said parts being adapted to be moved into flexed loop-shaped positions in support of a ,curl on the base, means embedded in and extending the major portion of the length of said parts for holding said parts in the flexed curl holding position, said base having circumferentially spaced vent apertures, and the separate parts of said member having longitudinally extending vent recesses.

3. A device for forming curls, said device comprising a disc-type base, a forked member protruding integrally from one surface of the base, the forked portion of said member forming relatively movable parts of freely flexing material, said parts having closely adjacent surfaces normally paralleling each other in forming a curl on said member adjacent said base and the parts being adapted to be moved into flexed loop-shaped positions in support of a curl on the base, said adjacent surfaces of the first part being wide and flat, means holding said parts in the flexed curl holding position, said base having circumferentially spaced vent apertures, the separate parts of said member having longitudinally extending circumferentially spaced grooves forming vent recesses, and the base having a slit extending to one of said vent recesses for admission of a swatch of hair.

4. A device for forming curls, said device comprising a disc-type base, a forked member protruding integrally from one surface of the base, the forked portion of said member forming relatively movable parts of freely flexing material, said parts having closely adjacent surfaces normally paralleling each other in forming a curl on said member adjacent said base and the parts being adapted to be moved into flexed loop-shaped positions in support of a curl on the base, said adjacent surfaces of the first part being wide and flat, means holding said parts in the flexed curl holding position, and said last named means comprising a U-shaped reinforcing member of freely flexing material having side portions completely embedded in and extending substantially the full length of the separate parts of said member.

5. A device for forming curls, said device comprising a disc-type base, a forked member protruding integrally from one surface of the base, the forked portion of said member forming relatively movable parts of freely flexing material, said parts having closely adjacent surfaces normally paralleling each other in forming a curl on said member adjacent said base and the parts being adapted to be moved into flexed loop-shaped positions in support of a curl on the base, said adjacent surfaces of the first part being wide and flat, means holding said parts in the flexed curl holding position, the separate parts of said member having longitudinally extending circumierentially spaced grooves forming vent recesses, and said last named means comprising interengaging male and female portions on the parts of said member and adapted to engage female and male portions at peripheral portions of said disc.

6. A device for forming curls, said device comprising a disc-type base, a forked member protruding integrally from one surface of the base, the forked portion of said member forming relatively movable parts of freely flexing material, said parts having closely adjacent surfaces normally paralleling each other in forming a curl on said member adjacent said base and the parts being adapted to be moved into flexed loopshaped positions in support of a curl on the base, said adjacent surfaces of the first part being wide and flat, means holding said parts in the flexed curl holding position, the separate parts of said member having longitudinally extending circumferentially spaced grooves forming vent recesses, said last named means comprising interengaging male and female portions on the parts of said member and adapted to engage female and male portions at peripheral portions of said disc, and the disc having a slit extending to one only of said parts for admission of a swatch of hair.

7. A curl forming device of the character described comprising a disc-type base adapted to be arranged upon the scalp of the head, a U- shaped member extending outwardly and integrally from the disc and around which a swatch f hair is adapted to be wound adjacent the disc in forming a curl, the outer end portion only of said U-shaped member being conical in form and comprising separate relatively flexing parts, said parts being adapted to be arranged in a position with closely adjacent surfaces parallel to each other and in a curved position looped around a swatch of hair disposed on said disc, means retaining said parts in both of said positions, and said last named means comprising interengaging elements on said parts and disc.

8. A curl forming device of the character described comprising a disc-type base adapted to be arranged upon the scalp of the head, a U- shaped member extending outwardly and integrally from the disc and around which a swatch of hair is adapted to be wound adjacent the disc in forming a curl, the outer end portion only of said U-shaped member' being conical in form and comprising separate relatively flexing parts, said parts being adapted to be arranged in a position with closely adjacent surfaces parallel to each other and in a curved position looped around a swatch of hair disposed on said disc, means retaining said parts in both of said positions, said last named means comprising interengaging elements on said parts and disc, and said disc and U-shaped member having intercommunicating circumferentially spaced circulating passages for circulation of air around a curl supported on the device.

9. A curl forming device of the character described ccmprising a disc-type base adapted to be arranged upon the scalp of the head.` a U- shaped member extending outwardly and integrally from the disc and around which a swatch of hair is adapted to be wound adjacent the disc in forming a curl, the outer end portion only of said U-shaped member being conical in form and comprising separate relatively flexing parts, said parts being adapted to be arranged in a position with closely adjacent surfaces parallel to each other and in a curved position looped around a swatch of hair disposed on said disc, means retaining said parts in both of said positions, said last named means comprising interengaging elements on said parts and disc, said disc and U- shaped member having intercommunicating circumferentially spaced circulating passages for circulation of air around a curl supported on the device, and said disc base having a slit extending to a passage of one part for reception of a swatch of hair.

NATHAN L. SOLOMON.

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